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Copy Fail: 732 Bytes to Root on Every Major Linux Distributions

CVE-2026-31431 (Copy Fail) is a critical Linux kernel vulnerability in the authencesn cryptographic template that allows unprivileged local users to achieve root access via a 4-byte page cache write. ...

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RIPE NCC RPKI exploit chain

A security researcher discovered a critical exploit chain in RIPE NCC's RPKI and database systems, allowing attackers to disconnect networks and hijack routing authorizations via a single malicious li...

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Copy Fail – CVE-2026-31431

A significant security vulnerability designated CVE-2026-31431 has been disclosed, generating substantial discussion with 401 points and 193 comments on Hacker News. The vulnerability appears to be se...

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How Linux 7.0 Broke PostgreSQL: The Preemption Regression Explained

Linux 7.0 introduced a preemption regression that caused PostgreSQL throughput to drop by 50% on high-core systems. The issue was traced to excessive CPU time spent in s_lock functions due to changed ...

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Secure signatures without a private key

Researchers have developed a novel technique using ECDSA public key recovery to create secure cryptographic signatures that are fully reproducible without requiring private keys. This solves a critica...

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Online age verification is the hill to die on

The article argues that online age verification is a critical issue for digital rights and privacy, with significant implications for internet freedom and user autonomy. It highlights the technical an...

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Third Editor Fired in Elsevier's Citation Cartel Crackdown

Elsevier has fired a third editor as part of its ongoing crackdown on citation cartels, where editors manipulate citations to boost journal metrics. The move highlights growing scrutiny over unethical...

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Mistral Medium 3.5

Mistral AI has released Mistral Medium 3.5, a new AI model featuring remote agents capability that enables autonomous task execution. The announcement has generated significant interest with 389 point...

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An open-source stethoscope that costs between $2.5 and $5 to produce

An open-source stethoscope design has been released that can be produced for just $2.5 to $5, making medical diagnostics more accessible in low-resource settings. The project has gained significant at...

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Zed 1.0

Zed, a high-performance code editor developed by the creators of Atom, has released version 1.0, marking its transition from beta to a stable production-ready tool. The editor emphasizes speed, collab...

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Soft launch of open-source code platform for government

The Dutch government has soft-launched an open-source code platform, aiming to increase transparency and collaboration in public sector software development. The initiative has garnered significant at...

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Bugs Rust Won't Catch

An analysis of 44 CVEs found in uutils (Rust coreutils) reveals that Rust's safety mechanisms like the borrow checker didn't catch these bugs. The most common vulnerability pattern involves time-of-ch...

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The end of responsive images

The article announces a significant evolution in web image handling that may render traditional responsive image techniques obsolete. It reflects on the 14-year journey of the Responsive Images Commun...

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Warp is now open-source

Warp has open-sourced its terminal client, enabling community contributions through an agent-first workflow powered by GPT models and managed by their Oz orchestration platform. OpenAI is the founding...

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Meet Shapes, the app bringing humans and AI into the same group chats

Shapes is a new group chat app that integrates AI characters alongside human users in shared conversations, aiming to address AI psychosis by making AI interactions more social and contextual. The sta...

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All the evidence unveiled so far in Musk v. Altman

The ongoing Musk v. Altman trial has revealed key evidence about OpenAI's early days, including emails and documents showing Elon Musk's significant role in drafting the organization's mission and str...

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We need a federation of forges

The article advocates for a federated network of code forges to decentralize software development and reduce reliance on centralized platforms like GitHub. It discusses technical and social challenges...

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GitHub – DOS 1.0: Transcription of Tim Paterson's DOS Printouts

A GitHub repository has transcribed Tim Paterson's original DOS 1.0 printouts, offering a historical look at the foundational operating system. This provides valuable insight into early PC software de...

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Contributor Poker and Zig's AI Ban

Loris Cro discusses the concept of 'contributor poker' in open-source projects, explaining how maintainers must strategically manage imperfect PRs to balance community contributions with project susta...

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Functional Programmers need to take a look at Zig

An article argues that functional programmers should explore Zig due to its comptime system, which enables expressive domain modeling, type-system programming, and reduces implementation surprises. Th...

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KDE’s 30th anniversary

KDE celebrates its 30th anniversary as a major open-source desktop environment project. The community is organizing global events and encouraging donations to support continued development of privacy-...

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Stable specialization in Rust

A blog post reveals that Rust's Iterator::fuse() method provides the only documented stable specialization case, where it becomes a no-op for types implementing FusedIterator. This allows observing sp...

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Google Cloud surpasses $20B but says growth was capacity-constrained

Google Cloud reached over $20 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time, driven primarily by strong demand for AI services. The company acknowledged that its growth was limited by capacity const...

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Earth AI is vertically integrating the search for critical minerals

Earth AI is implementing vertical integration to overcome delays in critical mineral exploration. The company is taking control of more stages in the mineral discovery process to improve efficiency an...

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Firestorm Labs raises $82M to take drone factories into the field

Defense startup Firestorm Labs has raised $82 million to develop portable drone factories housed in shipping containers, enabling on-site manufacturing near conflict zones. This approach aims to reduc...

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Jack Dorsey-backed Vine reboot Divine launches to the public

Divine, a Jack Dorsey-backed revival of the Vine short-form video platform, has launched publicly. The service provides access to an archive of approximately 500,000 original Vine videos and enables c...

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Attempt to repeal Colorado's right-to-repair law fails

A Colorado bill that would have repealed key provisions of the state's right-to-repair law for digital electronics has been defeated in a 7-4 committee vote. The bill, supported by tech companies like...

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LLM 0.32a0 is a major backwards-compatible refactor

LLM 0.32a0 introduces a major backwards-compatible refactor of Simon Willison's Python library, shifting from simple text prompts to a message sequence model that better handles diverse input/output t...

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Kyoto cherry blossoms now bloom earlier than at any point in 1,200 years

Cherry blossoms in Kyoto are now blooming earlier than at any point in the past 1,200 years, based on historical records and modern observations. This botanical shift serves as a clear indicator of cl...

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OpenTrafficMap

OpenTrafficMap is an open-source traffic visualization platform that has gained attention on Hacker News with 102 points and 22 comments. The project provides real-time traffic data mapping using open...

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Laws of UX

Laws of UX is a website compiling key psychological principles for user interface design, gaining attention on Hacker News with 138 points and 25 comments. It serves as a practical resource for design...

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FastCGI: 30 years old and still the better protocol for reverse proxies

An article argues that FastCGI, despite being 30 years old, remains a superior protocol for reverse proxies compared to modern alternatives. It highlights its efficiency, security, and simplicity in h...

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Blessed Syntax and Ergonomics

The author defends Odin's design philosophy of providing 'blessed syntax' for built-in types rather than allowing arbitrary syntax customization for all types. Using string types as a case study, they...

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How Many Frames Per Second Do You Need?

This article explores the technical and perceptual aspects of frame rates, explaining why 24fps became the cinema standard and how it relates to human visual perception. It discusses how early film pr...

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Roku’s $3 streaming service, Howdy, reaches 1M subs, per recent report

Roku's budget streaming service Howdy has surpassed 1 million subscribers, demonstrating significant consumer demand for affordable streaming alternatives. The $2.99/month service offers a low-commitm...

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More Gemini features are coming to Google TV

Google TV is expanding its Gemini AI integration with new creative tools like Nano Banana and Veo for photo and video transformation. The update enhances user experience by adding generative AI capabi...

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Uber is in the hotel business now, thanks in part to AI

Uber has expanded beyond ride-hailing into the hotel booking business, leveraging AI technology to power new features announced at its annual event. This represents a significant diversification of Ub...

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BMW i Ventures has a new $300M fund and AI is riding shotgun

BMW i Ventures has launched a new $300 million fund focused on investing in startups developing agentic AI, physical AI, industrial software, advanced materials, and supply chain technologies. The fun...

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Google Translate now lets you practice pronunciation

Google Translate has added a pronunciation practice feature that allows users to speak translated text out loud. The new 'Pronounce' button displays phonetics to help users improve their speaking skil...

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Motorola reveals 2026 Razr lineup with modest upgrades and higher prices

Motorola has announced its 2026 Razr lineup featuring four foldable devices, including its first tablet-style Razr Fold model. The phones receive modest spec upgrades like higher refresh rate displays...

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Check your gravity with NASA's Artemis II zero-g indicator

NASA is selling an official plush toy replica of 'Rise', the zero-g indicator mascot from the Artemis II mission. The toy was originally designed by a 9-year-old contest winner and floated aboard the ...

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Google Search queries hit an ‘all time high’ last quarter

Google Search queries reached an all-time high in Q1 2026, driven by AI experiences and contributing to 19% revenue growth. CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted strong performance in consumer AI and over 350...

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Microsoft reports sinking Xbox revenue as its cloud business climbs

Microsoft reported a significant 33% decline in Xbox hardware revenue alongside a 5% drop in content and services, continuing a downward trend for the gaming division. The company's overall performanc...

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Motorola just revealed the Razr Fold’s price and hoo boy

Motorola has announced the Razr Fold will launch at $1,900 in the US on May 14th, positioning it as a premium device amid rising smartphone prices due to the memory crisis. The additional Moto Pen Ult...